Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a chronic condition with poor outcomes and high costs, which disproportionately affects African Americans and other minorities. Collaboration between primary care physicians (PCPs) and nephrologists in the care of patients with CKD is widely advocated, but preferences regarding collaboration are unknown. With the aging of the United States population and the increase in hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity, the prevalence of CKD is increasing. PCPs can engage in strategies proven effective in reducing the progression of kidney disease. The National Kidney Disease Foundation evidence-based guidelines, the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Inititiative (KDOQI), provide information for PCPs regarding delaying progress of and early referral for CKD. The focus of this capstone project was to assess and identify CKD management-related needs among PCPs and to educate regarding the KDOQI guidelines.
